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For some reason, politicians in this state are comfortable with the idea of politicians picking their voters, instead of vice versa.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
- National
Sen. Tuberville warns GOP colleagues looking to block Gaetz, other Trump appointments
Rep. Sewell celebrates major infrastructure improvements in Alabama
Rep. Sewell cosponsors bill to improve access to prenatal care for military families
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
- Education
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- Health
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
Rarely has an election day been more anticipated than Tuesday’s mayoral election in Montgomery. Not because voters are excited about the candidates. Not because...
Elections
Nancy and Joe messed up. A few days before a breakaway group of Alabama Democrats held their “official meeting” of the State Democratic Executive...
Education
Charter schools are not all bad. Let’s get that out of the way right at the top. There are charter schools out there that...
Featured Opinion
Unlike many Alabama voters, I don’t simply vote for somebody because they’re of a particular party. This goes for Republicans and Democrats. I vote...
Featured Opinion
Even though qualifying does not begin until October 8, 2019, the field is probably set for the GOP Primary in March to unseat the...
Education
LEAD Academy, Montgomery’s first charter school, has been a chaotic mess since it opened less than six weeks ago, with staffing shortages leaving more...
Featured Opinion
Congratulations, America, the Trump administration has done it! In less than one presidential term, Trump and his assorted band of goons, drifters, conmen and...
Featured Opinion
Alabama has more than its share of Donald Trump apologists and sycophants. And they’re kind of scary. Why can’t we have at least one...
Featured Opinion
When Jorge Ruiz was sentenced in an Autauga County courtroom in early August to 99 years in prison for the accidental death of a...
Featured Opinion
The field is probably formulated for our 2020 Senate race. A Republican will be heavily favored to capture the seat currently held by our...